HCPCS code C8001 — 3d anat seg imaging preop.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2025.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
C8001
Active3d anat seg imaging preop
3d anatomical segmentation imaging for preoperative planning, data preparation and transmission, obtained from previous diagnostic computed tomographic or magnetic resonance examination of the same anatomy
Category:
Outpatient PPS
Section:
C-codes: Outpatient PPS
Effective:
Jan 1, 2025
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
S
— Significant procedure — not subject to multiple procedure reduction
OPPS APC:
5721
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of C8001 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| Outpatient Hospital | 1 |
| Practitioner Services | 1 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits
Change History
Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.
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New Code 2025-Q13d anat seg imaging preop